You must be a member in good standing with the club in order to join a sanctioned ride. Non-members may join for a trial ride, if they are already covered by OCA insurance and if approved to ride in advance of the ride.

For the safety of everyone all bikes must be in 100% working order - tires inflated, brakes and drivetrain ready to roll. Social rides can be done on practically any bike in proper working order; however, a road style bike with drop bars must be used for the medium, and long rides (no straight bars allowed). We welcome riders with pedal assist E-Bikes (maximum assisted speed of 32 kph); however, due to our insurance coverage regulations, throttle assist bicycles are not allowed. All riders of E-Bikes are responsible to ensure that they are legal in the areas we ride in. All E-Bikes are subject to the same group restrictions as non-E-Bikes. (Example… straight vs drop bars)

Bikes are required to have the following:

• A tool kit, which includes as a minimum one spare inner tube, a patch kit, tire levers, a frame pump or CO2 cartridge. Even if you don’t know how to use it – someone will

• A speedometer or GPS, to know the speed you are riding at

• A bell, as required by the Highway Traffic Act

The LCC does not permit the following items on LCC sanctioned rides:

• Headphones / earphones

• Aero bars – Bars do not need to be removed from bikes, but the rider cannot use them

• Kickstands are only allowed in the Social Rides, not A & B rides

As part of your London Cycling Club membership, you get a premium Ride with GPS account—at no extra cost! This gives you access to all club routes and paid features like:

• 📱 Voice navigation and offline maps through the mobile app

• 🗺️ Advanced turn-by-turn notifications on GPS devices using TCX files

• 🧾 Printable PDF maps and cue sheets for traditional navigation

• 🔄 Automatic route syncing with compatible bike computers

These features make it easier and safer to explore new roads, whether you're joining a group ride or heading out on your own.

How to Get Set Up

1. Create Your Ride with GPS Account

   • Visit https://ridewithgps.com/signup

   • Sign up using the same email address you used to register with the London Cycling Club

   • Complete your profile and verify your email

2. Join the London Cycling Club Page

   • Go to the Club Directory

   • Search for “London Cycling Club” and click Join

   • Your request will be sent to our admin team—please allow 1–2 business days for approval

3. Access Club Routes
   Once approved, you'll be able to:

   • Visit the London Cycling Club page to browse our full route library

   • Filter routes by name, distance, location, or terrain

   • Save routes to your account or download them for offline use

   • Navigate with the mobile app or upload to your GPS device

   👉 For convenience, we also link the specific route for each ride directly in our calendar and in CycleClubApp—so you can register and access the route in one place!

4. Using the Ride with GPS App (optional but recommended!)

   • Download the Ride with GPS app for iOS or Android

   • Log in with your account credentials

   • Tap the “Club” tab to find London Cycling Club routes

   • Select a route to preview it, download it for offline use, or start riding with voice navigation

To help us plan safe, well-organized rides for all our members, the London Cycling Club uses CycleClubApp for ride registration. Here’s why it matters, what you need to know, and how to get started.

Why Register?

Registering for club rides isn’t just a formality—it helps us:

• 🚴 Plan group sizes to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone

• 🛠️ Support our ride leaders in managing different paces and route options

• 📋 Track attendance

• 📞 Communicate updates if rides change due to weather or other factors

Your registration helps make our rides run smoothly and keeps our cycling community strong!

What You Need to Know

• All club rides require pre-registration through CycleClubApp

• You must be a current club member to sign up

• Registration usually opens a few days before each ride

• You can cancel your registration if your plans change—no problem!

• Some rides may have participant limits, so register early to secure your spot

How to Register

1. Download the App
   Find CycleClubApp on Google Play or the App Store, or use the web version

2. Create an Account
   Sign up using the email you used when you joined the London Cycling Club

3. Join London Cycling Club in the App

   • Search for “London Cycling Club”

   • Tap “Join” to access our ride calendar

4. Browse & Register for Rides

   • Open the club calendar

   • Tap on a ride to see the route, pace group, and start location

   • Tap “Register” to sign up

5. Check for Updates
   If there’s a change to the ride, we’ll notify you through the app

• Wear an approved helmet as per the OCA insurance program

• Carry identification

All riders are strongly encouraged to:

• Wear proper cycling clothing which will provide greater comfort, including cycling gloves, cycling shorts, cycling jerseys, and any other clothing suitable for the weather

• Have lights on their bike

  • A flashing red light on the back enables drives to see a rider up to a kilometer away

  • A flashing white light at the front makes a rider much more visible even in daylight (a light is a legal requirement up to 1 hour prior to dusk, and after dawn

• Carry the following items:

  • Enough money for snacks/drinks along the way, as well as for a cab ride home in case of an injury, flat tire, or mechanical breakdown

  • Eye protection (such as glasses or sunglasses)

  • Sunscreen

  • First Aid kit

  • Food for energy

  • A sufficient supply of liquids

  • Cell phone

Rides will not proceed as an insured/sanctioned event either due to a lack of ride leader for given ride or inclement weather.

Club rides will be cancelled as an insured and sanctioned ride due to weather based on the following:

• It is raining at the start of a ride

• The forecast calls for a 70% (or more) POP or lightening (based on The Weather Network App)

• or Winds/gusts are forecasted at 50kph or higher.

• Rides will be on a weather watch if winds/gusts are above 35kph

In the event it is deemed too dangerous to continue, a ride leader will advise the group to seek shelter and/or redirect the ride back to the starting point in the most direct manner